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Named to the list of Best Wedding Photographers in America by BRIDES Magazine, Larissa's imagery is a unique blend of photojournalism, effortless portraiture and editorial style resulting in images that are timeless and modern in the same breath. Holding a Bachelor's and Master’s Degree in Fine Art Photography, she brings her classically trained artistic eye to all of her work. Her goal is to deliver authentic, meaningful photography - pictures that evoke emotion and tell a story. With a mind to the future, she works in a true-to-life color palette, creating lasting portfolios that will withstand the test of time.
Larissa receives continued praise for her creativity, and ability to put her clients at ease, allowing them to relax in front of the camera. Her work is featured by top publications including Vogue, People Magazine, Harper's Bazaar, Brides Magazine, Martha Stewart Weddings, Cosmopolitan, Grace Ormonde, The Knot, Destination Weddings and Honeymoons, C Magazine, as well as The New York Times, The Huffington Post and the Today Show. She was also named a top wedding photographer by CBS News.
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Umber Ahmad’s Wedding Honored Pakistani Traditions—And Her Love of Pastries
Umber Ahmad, the CEO and founder of Mah-Ze-Dahr Bakery, first connected with Ray Crisara, an actor and acting coach, online after a particularly challenging breakup. “My friends insisted on creating an online dating profile for me,” Umber says.
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Brides Magazine's Best Photographers In America
Every year, this list aims to recognize the top talent in our industry. The photographers whose images—full of emotion, one-of-a-kind composition, and a general sense of awe—motivate us and, frankly, stop us in our tracks with a collective, woah.
- BRIDES
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Natural Influences Abounded at This Multicultural Wedding in Napa Valley
"Mura Assifi and Zachary Plotz's road to romance was a long one—it took them 15 years to have . The duo met as undergraduates at Boston University's student union in 2002..."
- MARTHA STEWART WEDDINGS
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A Romantic, Flower-Filled Wedding at Bently Reserve in San Francisco
"As a cheerleader and wide receiver for the Raiders, Tori Braga and Darrius Heyward-Bey were often in the same place at the same time. But it was a night off the field (at a San Francisco nightclub, specifically!) that eventually brought the two together in November 2012.”
- BRIDES
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This Couple Who Met at a Wedding Tied the Knot at a Winery in Northern California
Jamin Ruark was at a friend’s wedding when he pulled in every favor he had to get an introduction to bridesmaid Lauren Ratiani. It paid off, and after nine years together, he proposed at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco. “I asked her to look at the art in the dome, and as she looked up, I got down on one knee and asked her to do this thing for life,” he remembers.
- OVER THE MOON
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A Sophisticated Black-Tie Wedding in San Francisco
Hailey Stone and Ben Sperry met through mutual friends at a birthday party in San Francisco in August 2017. Two years later on November 9, 2019, Ben proposed at another birthday party. This one was for his bride-to-be. “Ben proposed on Hailey’s 30th birthday,” the couple shares. “He had an amazing party planned at our favorite place in Sausalito, Le Garage, with all our closest friends and family. He popped the question right before guests arrived and Hailey’s ‘birthday’ became the most beautiful engagement celebration.”- BRIDES
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“Not only is Larissa a phenomenal artist, she is one of the warmest and most sincere people I have ever met. Her vision is utterly unique, beautiful and incredibly raw. It was an honor to have her as our photographer. She made our wedding magical and turned our memorable moments into works of art. There are no words to describe our gratitude.”
- Alexis and Filip, Bride and Groom
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